After 13 days of transit buses sitting idle in the central Okanagan, it looks like they may be hitting the road again, possibly as early as this Thursday.
First Canada says it has reached a tentative deal with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1722. The tentative contract agreement will be presented to the striking members on Wednesday. The union says it’s recommending members accept the terms. If accepted, service would resume as soon as possible, likely on Thursday.
“We are grateful to Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran and City of Kelowna staff who help broker this agreement,” said John Peck, First Canada Regional Vice-President. “We sincerely regret the inconvenience to our valued customers for the interruption of transit services and we look forward to working with our employees as we restore this vital community service.”
First Canada asks transit users in the Kelowna Regional Transit System for their patience over the next few days as the company works diligently to mobilize staff, schedules and the fleet.